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HLIT vs. AUDC, CLFD, ANET, OOMA, and IDCC

Should you buy Harmonic stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Harmonic with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Harmonic include AudioCodes (AUDC), Clearfield (CLFD), Arista Networks (ANET), Ooma (OOMA), and InterDigital (IDCC). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Harmonic compare to AudioCodes?

Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) and AudioCodes (NASDAQ:AUDC) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AudioCodes has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Harmonic currently has a consensus target price of $16.60, indicating a potential upside of 25.09%. Given Harmonic's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Harmonic is more favorable than AudioCodes.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harmonic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
AudioCodes
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

AudioCodes has a net margin of 2.79% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Harmonic's return on equity of 7.84% beat AudioCodes' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harmonic-7.50% 7.84% 4.30%
AudioCodes 2.79%6.33%3.34%

AudioCodes has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Harmonic. Harmonic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AudioCodes, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harmonic$570.80M2.52-$43.31M-$0.37N/A
AudioCodes$245.60M1.00$8.95M$0.2538.44

In the previous week, Harmonic had 3 more articles in the media than AudioCodes. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Harmonic and 1 mentions for AudioCodes. Harmonic's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat AudioCodes' score of 0.00 indicating that Harmonic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harmonic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AudioCodes
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

99.4% of Harmonic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of AudioCodes shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Harmonic shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 48.8% of AudioCodes shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Harmonic beats AudioCodes on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harmonic compare to Clearfield?

Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) and Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Harmonic had 3 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Harmonic and 1 mentions for Clearfield. Harmonic's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Clearfield's score of 0.05 indicating that Harmonic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harmonic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Clearfield
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 2.08, suggesting that its share price is 108% more volatile than the broader market.

99.4% of Harmonic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Harmonic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Clearfield has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Harmonic. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Harmonic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harmonic$570.80M2.52-$43.31M-$0.37N/A
Clearfield$150.13M3.62-$8.05M-$0.62N/A

Harmonic presently has a consensus price target of $16.60, suggesting a potential upside of 25.09%. Clearfield has a consensus price target of $43.75, suggesting a potential upside of 9.27%. Given Harmonic's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Harmonic is more favorable than Clearfield.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harmonic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Clearfield has a net margin of -5.41% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Harmonic's return on equity of 7.84% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harmonic-7.50% 7.84% 4.30%
Clearfield -5.41%1.03%0.90%

Summary

Harmonic beats Clearfield on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harmonic compare to Arista Networks?

Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) and Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

82.5% of Arista Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Harmonic shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Harmonic shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Arista Networks has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Arista Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Harmonic. Harmonic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Arista Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arista Networks$9.01B21.57$3.51B$2.9252.82
Harmonic$570.80M2.52-$43.31M-$0.37N/A

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Harmonic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arista Networks38.32% 30.10% 19.35%
Harmonic -7.50%7.84%4.30%

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 50 more articles in the media than Harmonic. MarketBeat recorded 54 mentions for Arista Networks and 4 mentions for Harmonic. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Harmonic's score of 0.94 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Arista Networks
38 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harmonic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Arista Networks presently has a consensus target price of $185.72, suggesting a potential upside of 20.42%. Harmonic has a consensus target price of $16.60, suggesting a potential upside of 25.09%. Given Harmonic's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Harmonic is more favorable than Arista Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arista Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Harmonic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Arista Networks beats Harmonic on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harmonic compare to Ooma?

Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) and Ooma (NYSE:OOMA) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ooma has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Ooma has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Harmonic. Harmonic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ooma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harmonic$570.80M2.52-$43.31M-$0.37N/A
Ooma$273.60M1.72$6.46M$0.3253.59

Harmonic presently has a consensus price target of $16.60, indicating a potential upside of 25.09%. Ooma has a consensus price target of $22.33, indicating a potential upside of 30.23%. Given Ooma's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ooma is more favorable than Harmonic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harmonic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Ooma
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Ooma has a net margin of 3.17% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Ooma's return on equity of 20.52% beat Harmonic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harmonic-7.50% 7.84% 4.30%
Ooma 3.17%20.52%10.49%

In the previous week, Harmonic had 1 more articles in the media than Ooma. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Harmonic and 3 mentions for Ooma. Harmonic's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Ooma's score of 0.05 indicating that Harmonic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harmonic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ooma
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

99.4% of Harmonic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Ooma shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Harmonic shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.9% of Ooma shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ooma beats Harmonic on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harmonic compare to InterDigital?

InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) and Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

InterDigital has a beta of 1.43, meaning that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

InterDigital has a net margin of 44.20% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. InterDigital's return on equity of 35.25% beat Harmonic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
InterDigital44.20% 35.25% 18.75%
Harmonic -7.50%7.84%4.30%

In the previous week, InterDigital had 11 more articles in the media than Harmonic. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for InterDigital and 4 mentions for Harmonic. InterDigital's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Harmonic's score of 0.94 indicating that InterDigital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
InterDigital
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harmonic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

InterDigital presently has a consensus price target of $416.67, suggesting a potential upside of 59.86%. Harmonic has a consensus price target of $16.60, suggesting a potential upside of 25.09%. Given InterDigital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe InterDigital is more favorable than Harmonic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
InterDigital
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Harmonic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

InterDigital has higher revenue and earnings than Harmonic. Harmonic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than InterDigital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
InterDigital$834.02M8.08$406.64M$10.6224.54
Harmonic$570.80M2.52-$43.31M-$0.37N/A

99.8% of InterDigital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Harmonic shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of InterDigital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Harmonic shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

InterDigital beats Harmonic on 16 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HLIT vs. The Competition

MetricHarmonicCommunications Components IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.59B$16.22B$38.44B$11.97B
Dividend YieldN/A2.05%3.06%5.32%
P/E Ratio-35.8656.2579.9123.66
Price / Sales2.524.70610.7986.29
Price / Cash18.1065.5151.1855.53
Price / Book3.898.809.806.39
Net Income-$43.31M-$6.80M$1.06B$337.36M
7 Day Performance-12.18%1.44%-1.86%-3.07%
1 Month Performance11.61%6.49%5.65%0.37%
1 Year Performance42.38%158.23%159.66%27.87%

Harmonic Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HLIT
Harmonic
4.1524 of 5 stars
$13.27
-9.2%
$16.60
+25.1%
+55.4%$1.59B$570.80MN/A1,240
AUDC
AudioCodes
1.2225 of 5 stars
$10.18
+3.5%
N/A+7.3%$250.46M$245.60M40.72880
CLFD
Clearfield
2.8958 of 5 stars
$48.24
+2.2%
$43.75
-9.3%
+13.1%$641.69M$150.13MN/A1,130
ANET
Arista Networks
4.6286 of 5 stars
$170.91
+7.2%
$185.72
+8.7%
+75.4%$200.81B$9.71B58.535,115
OOMA
Ooma
4.2346 of 5 stars
$18.18
+3.0%
$22.33
+22.8%
+33.8%$485.55M$273.60M56.811,420

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